Knoxville, a historic Tennessee river town, is the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAmerica's most visited national park, according to the National Park Service. As such, it's within easy access of 800 miles of hiking trails, plus river rafting, fishing, wildlife viewing (the park has 1,500 resident bears), and more. Attractions within the city include the Knoxville Zoological Gardens and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. One of the most popular things to do is a river cruiseTennessee Riverboat Company offers them several times daily. Nearby Pigeon Forge is home to Dollywood and the factory outlet mall. The Museum of Appalachia is in the tiny town of Clinton.
Photo Credit: Gameday for the UT Vols in Knoxville, Tennessee (Tennessee Tourism)
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